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2014 cadillac elr Model Overview

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Vehicle Overview

Although the 2014 Cadillac ELR coupe is an all-new model for the premium brand, it shares much of its underpinnings and gas-electric plug-in hybrid drivetrain with the Chevrolet Volt. While the two plug-in hybrids share the 1.4-liter engine and 16-kWh battery, the ELR gets more powerful electric motors. Total output for the ELR is rated 154 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque – up from 149 hp and 273 lb-ft in the Volt. Fuel mileage hasn’t been released for the ELR, though we expect it to be down from the Volt’s 35/40 mpg city/highway and 98 mpge all-electric rating as well as a 35-mile all electric range (three less than the Volt). Part of the decrease in fuel economy and range is due to the higher drag coefficient (compared to the Volt), heftier curb weight, and wider track and tires. Cadillac estimates the ELR to be about one second quicker to 60 mph than the Volt, which took about nine seconds in our testing.

While it’s too early to drive or test the new premium plug-in hybrid, we noted in our 2014 Cadillac ELR First Look that “Cadillac’s Converj concept, a darling of the 2009 NAIAS, is finally ready for prime-time. Rebadged ELR, the coupe has made the leap from concept to production remarkably unchanged. Cadillac design director Mark Adams says it’s 90 percent the same, with the steeply raked greenhouse, the big 20-inch tires, and the car’s general stance and proportion unchanged. And of course, it’s still powered by the Chevy Volt’s EREV drivetrain, mildly souped up, for Cadillac duty.”

To improve handling and ride smoothness, the ELR uses the European Opel Astra GTC’s HiPer strut front suspension for better on-center steering feel. A new cross-car brace connecting the lower control arms also improves steering feel. A Watts link augments the compound-crank trailing arms and twist-beam suspension. Continuous Damping Control offers Tour and Sport settings that adjusts shock setting every 2 milliseconds as well as changes steering assist and throttle mapping. A pair of shift paddles increases regenerative braking performance when shifting into “low” range. The ELR also gets larger brake rotors tucked behind larger and wider 20-inch alloy wheels. The 2014 Cadillac ELR coupe hasn’t been tested by the NHTSA or evaluated by the IIHS.

New for 2014

An all-new model for 2014, the Cadillac ELR coupe shares its chassis with the Chevrolet Volt four-door hatchback. The ELR has a revised front and rear suspension and more power from its electric motors than the Volt. Expect quicker acceleration and lower fuel mileage than the Volt.

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2014 Cadillac ELR Pricing

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price

$75,000

Certified Pre Owned Pricewhat is this?

$34,450

Certified Pre-Owned Price is the approximate price a consumer can expect to pay at a dealership for a used vehicle that has passed the manufacturer's certification process. This price applies only to vehicles covered under an automaker's CPO program, not to a dealership's own "certified" used price.

Recalls

If the driver is not alerted to an ESC malfunction they may continue driving with a disabled ESC system which may result in loss of directional control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Date

0000-00-00

Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Cadillac ELR vehicles not equipped with adaptive cruise control and manufactured September 26, 2013, through February 14, 2014, and equipped without adaptive cruise control. In these vehicles, the electronic stability control (ESC) system software may inhibit certain ESC diagnostics, preventing the system from alerting the driver that the ESC system is partially or fully disabled. As such, these vehicles fail to conform with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM), free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14087.

Units Affected

656

Recall ID#14V446000 - SEATS

Consequence

A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.

Recall Date

0000-00-00

Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in place during a high load condition such as a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat hook bracket assembly weld and replace the lower seat track, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14340.